The MISS America Pageant (www.MissAmerica.org) is a non-profit organization for women 17 - 24 years of age who are single (never married, never pregnant). It is one of the largest scholarship providers for women in the world. Pageant competition is based on Evening Gown, Swimsuit, Interview, On-Stage Question and Talent.

The MS. America Pageant is is a corporation for women 26 years of age and up who are Single, Divorced, Widowed or Married. Pageant Competition is based on Evening Gown, Interview, On-Stage Question and Sportswear such as aerobic, tennis, jogging, golf outfits... etc... No Swimsuit. No Talent.

Titleholders are to have a platform or cause they believe in and would like to promote along with other appearances they make through out their reign. They are to use their "crown for a purpose" in order to "make a difference" in their communities and around the world.

The first Ms. America Pageant was held at the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel on December 7, 1997. Susan Jeske, Ms. Colorado was crowned Ms. America 1997 winning $75,000 in cash and prizes. Susan Jeske purchased the pageant from Ms. America Inter-Nationale, Inc. in 1998 while making appearances singing the National Anthem and promoting her platform “Students Against Violence” to high schools and Jr. high schools across America.

Ms. America Inter-Nationale, Inc. held the pageant once. After three years, when the trademark was secured in 2000, Susan Jeske became the founder and CEO of the Ms. America Pageant Corporation.

Ms. International is part of the Ms. America Pageant system and is for women 26 years of age and up who are single, divorced, widowed or married. The pageant has been developed to promote and honor women, celebrate their accomplishments and use their "Crown for a Purpose" to support and encourage involvement in volunteer service.

The pageant was created and first used in commerce in 2010, in Costa Mesa, Calfornia. Susan Jeske who is the current CEO of the Ms. America Pageant first used the title when she crowned Amanda Delgado, Ms. International 2010-11 as its first inaugural queen.

On November 7, 2011 at the Veterans of Foreign War Auditorium in Riverside, California, Deana Molle’ was crowned Ms. International 2011-12.

In 2014, Riti Chikkerur from Texas was crowned Ms. International 2014-15 and is the first Indian-American to win the title and own an oil company.

In 2017, Nova Kopp was the first Ms. International to win over $12,000.00 in cash and give it all away to charity. She is a domestic violence awareness advocate and is a survivor herself.

Jolyn Farber representing New York was crowned Ms. International™ 2018 at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California on March 10, 2018. She was also the People's Choice Internet Voting winner and won $12,218.90.

To compete, contestant must be 26 years of age and up.
Age range so far has been 27-62 years of age, and every where in between.
Likewise winners range in age.

When I won Ms. America 1997 I was one of the oldest contestants.
I did not think I had a chance in winning and said so to one of the judges after the pageant who replied, "YOU won the title Susan, not your age!"

Are you associated with the MRS. America Pageant? What is the difference.

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No.
The Mrs America Pageant is for women who are married. It is owned by David Marmel and is a registered federal trademark with the USPTO in Washington DC. (www.mrsamerica.com) Pageant competition is based on Swimsuit, Evening Gown, Interview and On-Stage Question.

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Miss Universe and Miss USA contestants must be single (never married, never pregnant) and at least 18 and under 27 years of age before January 1st in the year they hope to compete in the Miss Universe or Miss USA pageant. Competition is based on Beauty, Swimsuit, Evening Gown, Interview and On-Stage Question. (www.missusa.com)

Donald Trump was the owner until 2015 and then sold it to William Morris Endeavor/International Management Group. WMI/EMG is the owner of both pageant systems and it is a registered federal trademark with the USPTO in Washington DC. It is a corporation under the name of Miss Universe.

Do I have to have pageant experience to compete in the pageant and win?

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No! Ms. America 2009-10, Bridget Cleary did not have ANY pageant experience before she entered the pageant and won! She competed against several "seasoned" pageant girls. She was relaxed and "on" and it was simply her time to win!

The number one duty of a titleholder is to make the Ms. America Pageant look desireable. Desireable to future contestants, desireable to sponsors, and desireable to the general public. Titleholders can do this by being acitve in their community and showing themselves as polished and approachable to as many people as possible. This will attract future contestants and makes the Ms. America Pageant system look like a fun place to invest time and money.

If you did not find the answer to your question in the FAQ's, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help. You may email the pageant with your questions to: MsAmericaPageant@aol.com